Global shares rise as gold hits record and earnings loom
World stocks rose on optimism about corporate earnings ahead of Apple's results, while gold climbed to record highs and oil prices gained amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
2026/01/29
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South Africa reconsiders its foreign policy after Iranian warships visit
South Africa is facing internal debate over its foreign policy after Iranian naval ships took part in a BRICS-billed exercise at Simon's Town; the Defence Ministry has opened a board of inquiry and coalition partners have agreed to hold a high-level conference.
2026/01/29
Girls hockey in Ontario is at an all-time high as the PWHL helps it grow
Ontario registrations reached 41,019 players in 2024–25 and Windsor‑Essex local programs reported record participation, with coaches and organizers saying the Professional Women's Hockey League has increased visibility for the sport.
2026/01/29
Quebec secularism laws hinder progress, mosque attack survivor says
A survivor of the 2017 Quebec City mosque attack says recent provincial secularism laws have increased Islamophobia and complicated efforts at community healing, and the ninth anniversary will include municipal and mosque commemorations.
2026/01/29
Marineland receives conditional approval to export 30 belugas and four dolphins
Ottawa granted conditional approval for Marineland to export 30 belugas and four dolphins to specific U.S. institutions, pending final information and written veterinary assessments, the fisheries minister said.
2026/01/29
Arco explores hope while Natalie Portman calls optimism 'kind of a lie'.
The French animated film Arco splits its story between two futures and follows a child who travels from 2932 to 2075; Natalie Portman, who co-produced and stars in the film, said optimism is 'kind of a lie' while highlighting the film's belief in imagination.
2026/01/29
Former Manitoba biologist pens memoir about 45 years in the Arctic
Murray Gillespie has published A Wild Life: 45 years as a Wildlife Biologist, a memoir that recounts his 45-year career with Manitoba Natural Resources and the Canadian Wildlife Service; copies are available through the Manitoba Métis Federation Marketplace and directly from the author.
2026/01/29
Virginia county opposes Pattison warehouse sale for ICE facility
Hanover County officials said they oppose the sale and conversion of a Pattison-owned warehouse into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility; the Department of Homeland Security intends to buy the site but the sale is subject to approvals and the county attorney is reviewing legal options.
2026/01/29
Ottawa and Meta remain in talks to restore news to Facebook and Instagram
Canada says it is open to a deal to bring news back to Meta's platforms after Meta removed news in response to the 2023 Online News Act.
2026/01/29
Highguard review finds a bold idea but muted execution.
Highguard is a free-to-play raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment that stages two teams of three in matches combining fortifying, looting, and sieges. The reviewer finds the central concept novel and mechanically sound but says downtime, linear item progression, and limited depth weaken its long-term competitive prospects.
2026/01/29
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